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'F***' - Rafael Nadal drops expletive when describing emotional rollercoaster of Australian Open win

An exhausted and overwhelmed Rafael Nadal dropped an F-bomb when he talked about losing his serve when serving for the Australian Open title in the fifth set. Nadal was 5-4 to the good and two points from victory, only to drop his serve and allow Daniil Medvedev back in the match. Ad/> Ultimately, it did not prove costly as Nadal broke back immediately and went on to serve out to clinch the win and a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title.

'No disrespect to Djokovic...' – Rafael Nadal right back in GOAT race, claim Tim Henman and Mats Wilander

Rafael Nadal has hauled himself back into the greatest of all time (GOAT) conversation alongside Novak Djokovic with his extraordinary Australian Open triumph, according to Eurosport experts Tim Henman and Mats Wilander. The pre-tournament chatter was fixed on Djokovic as his bid for Grand Slam No. 21 was held up by a battle to compete unvaccinated.

'A final of Herculean proportions' - reaction to Rafael Nadal's epic Australian Open triumph

«It was a final of Herculean proportions.»

Novak Djokovic breaks silence as Rafael Nadal breaks Grand Slam record at Aus Open

Novak Djokovic has sent a message of congratulations to Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard broke the record they each shared with Roger Federer by winning the Australian Open.

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic congratulate Rafael Nadal after breaking Grand Slam men's singles title record

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Roger Federer posts heartfelt message to 'inspiration' Rafael Nadal after Australian Open win

Roger Federer has showered praise on his «friend» and «amazing champion» Rafael Nadal after seeing the Spaniard lift his 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. Nadal mounted an all-time great comeback to down Daniil Medvedev in five hours and 24 minutes to seal the crown in Melbourne, and go past Federer — still on 20 — in the Slam tally for the first time in their careers. Ad/> There was not an ounce of jealousy in Federer's message, however.

‘Amazing achievement’ – Novak Djokovic congratulates Rafael Nadal on record-breaking Australian Open win

Novak Djokovic has congratulated Rafael Nadal on his stunning and record-breaking Australian Open victory.

Rafael Nadal Wins 2022 Australian Open To Secure Record-Breaking 21st Men's Grand Slam Title

The 35-year-old Spanish superstar was initially tied at 20 Grand Slam titles alongside rivals Federer and Djokovic.

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'F***' - Rafael Nadal drops expletive when describing emotional rollercoaster of Australian Open win

'No disrespect to Djokovic...' – Rafael Nadal right back in GOAT race, claim Tim Henman and Mats Wilander

'A final of Herculean proportions' - reaction to Rafael Nadal's epic Australian Open triumph

Novak Djokovic breaks silence as Rafael Nadal breaks Grand Slam record at Aus Open

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic congratulate Rafael Nadal after breaking Grand Slam men's singles title record

Roger Federer posts heartfelt message to 'inspiration' Rafael Nadal after Australian Open win

‘Amazing achievement’ – Novak Djokovic congratulates Rafael Nadal on record-breaking Australian Open win

Rafael Nadal Wins 2022 Australian Open To Secure Record-Breaking 21st Men's Grand Slam Title